Luke Littler celebrates ‘actual honour’ after extraordinary assembly
Luke “The Nuke” Littler was praised for his “dedication, skill, sportsmanship and charitable work” as he was given an honorary citizenship after wowing the sporting public
Darts sensation Luke Littler has been awarded Honorary Citizenship of the Borough of Warrington in recognition of his PDC World Championship win in January.
The Warrington-born teenager, who defeated Michael van Gerwen in the final at Alexandra Palace, has made a stunning impact in the sport since making his breakthrough in 2024.
“The Nuke”, 18, also won the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts and World Series finals and reached the World Championship final on his debut last year when he lost to Luke Humphries.
Littler, named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in December, helped raise over £1million for Prostate Cancer UK as part of the BIGGER 180 campaign.
He was also named PDC Player of the Year for 2024-25 last month in one of five trophies which he scooped in the PDC’s Annual Awards. And this new honour is the latest in a long line for Littler, as the long-term Warrington Wolves fan also saw the rugby league’s home ground renamed after him for a clash against Catalans Dragons earlier this season.
Littler also paraded the Sid Waddell Trophy at Old Trafford as a guest of Manchester United during January.
Warrington Borough Council leader Hans Mundry, said: “This award recognises Luke’s outstanding achievements in the sport and his inspirational impact.
“His rise has been meteoric – and his stunning victory at the World Darts Championship captivated the nation, cementing his status as a huge star in the world of darts.
“We are incredibly proud of Luke and his remarkable accomplishments. His dedication, skill, and sportsmanship, along with his charitable work, make him a true inspiration to young people in Warrington and beyond.
“Luke is proof that through hard work and belief in your dreams, anything is possible. We’re delighted to bestow the title of Honorary Citizen, and we will continue to follow his career with great interest and excitement.”
